Research Technician, Research Technician I, Temporary

Sonoma State University; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

15 paid holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Sonoma State University is seeking a Research Technician to support Hughes Lab projects monitoring and restoring coastal ecosystems in northern California. You will work under the Director of Operations and the PI on grant-funded initiatives with Greater Farallones Association and The Nature Conservancy, performing data collection, analysis, and coordination.

The role requires a four-year degree, strong statistics, and experience with Excel, R, Github, and data management.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree with statistics coursework or related experience.
• One year of technical research or statistics work preferred.
• MS in a relevant science field is preferred.
• Strong writing and quantitative skills are highly valued.
• Field work experience in marine ecosystems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, R/RStudio, Github, and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities in Hughes Lab for coastal ecosystems projects.
• Monitor and assist with restoration and field data collection.
• Perform data management and statistical analyses with Excel and R.
• Coordinate with the PI and Director of Operations on project tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and lab protocols during field work.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

R / RStudio

Github

Data management

Diving (ability)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS in biology/environmental science/oceanography/conservation

Statistics course exposure

Graduate study in related fields

Tools

Excel

R / RStudio

Github

PeopleSoft

Google Suite

AAUS

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, and with additional work direction provided by the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Technician supports research activities in the Hughes’ Lab at Sonoma State University, specifically, for grant funded projects through Greater Farallones Association and the Nature Conservancy to monitor and restore coastal ecosystems in northern California.

Key Qualifications

This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by a course in statistics; additional experience which has demonstrated that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities delineated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year of experience in technical research or statistical work, and/or one year of graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration, or engineering fields is also required. A M.S. in relevant field of science: biology, environmental science, oceanography, conservation or similar major is preferred. Strong writing and analytical/quantitative skills highly preferred. Experience doing field work related to marine ecosystems is preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, data management and analysis platforms including Excel, R, RStudio, Github, and PeopleSoft preferred. The incumbent may be subject to successfully complete a pre-placement exam to confirm the ability to dive and perform the duties of the position. The incumbent must possess and/or obtain and thereafter maintain a valid California Driver's License, California Boater Card, and an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) certification for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required to maintain and operate.

Salary And Benefits

This is a full time, temporary, non-exempt position. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $4,595 - $6,694 per month (step 1 - step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 3 ($4,780). Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Supplemental Information

About Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an Aff

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

CSU Out of State Policy -

Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

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Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

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